Thought For The Day Aiming For God’s Approval
The Evening Journal presents a Thought For The Day reflecting on I Corinthians 10 31. It urges doing all for God's glory to promote wholesome living.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1965
Page
4
Horror Story Man Drinks Coffee, Passes Out
A man staggers into an office, says he feels unwell after coffee at a restaurant. He recalls a girl nearby who drank a marshmallow and Coca-Cola mix. He steadies himself, promising to feel better soon.
Receipts Rule for State Trip Meals Sparks Critique
The executive council requires state employees to keep receipts for all meals while traveling and caps daily meal costs at 1.25 for breakfast 2 for lunch and 3.75 for dinner plus lodging to 13. The aim is to curb expense padding but critics call the rule bureaucratic nonsense and note practical issues for diners and cashiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Iowa
Weekend Thoughts on Scouts and Space News
In a Washington Evening Journal column from September 10 1965 the author lauds Gemini 5 crew as trustworthy and brave noting many astronauts were Boy Scouts and Eagles. He mocks media claims of Charles Conrad singing a space song, insisting it was a recited poem. He defends youth as improving and dependable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Cruz
New York City
Cruz
Capital Punishment Debate Echoes From Willie Francis Case
Washington dispatch notes the 1946 Willie Francis electrocution in Louisiana, its botched switch, and U.S. Supreme Court rulings split on retrying him. It compares prior clemency cases and discusses whether innocent people are spared or wrongly executed, citing Jack O’Neil and Socrates as historical contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Willie Francis
St. Martinville
Francis
U.S. Supreme Court
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
den of Lions
John Lee
Louisiana
Felix Frankfurter
Jack O'Neil
Massachusetts
Hattie McCloud
Socrates
Thelma’s broccoli casserole and Riverside School notes
The piece shares a recipe for Thelma’s chopped broccoli casserole using broccoli, cheese spread, eggs and crackers, plus kitchen tips like paprika on meat and potatoes. It shifts to the author’s new job as secretary at Riverside Education Center in Highland Community School District after seven days and 169 registrations, noting mixed views on meals, milk, lunches, and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Texas
Riverside
Highland Community School
Riverside School
Cheerful Hitchhiker by Tom Ball
A vivid portrait of Disneyland as a magical world broad in imagination and culture created by Walt Disney. Tom Ball, a 20 year old hitchhiking traveler, portrays the park as an international, timeless city where diverse people share joy and wonder. The piece ends with a dangling note about a card game bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaheim
California
Lincoln
Viet Nam
Disneyland
Walt Disney
Yesteryear
Disney’s
Main St
U.S.A
Tomorrowland
Fantasyland
Dumbo
Casey Jr
Western Frontier
Tom Sawyer Island
Tom Ball
CONTRACT BRIDGE CHOICES FOR BECKER HANDS
The article outlines two declarer scenarios. In the first, West at Thres Notramp, spade lead sets up a loss. plan to win the spade lead with king, then run clubs and hearts to attempt nine tricks, with risk if the queen loses to the ace. In the second, West at Four Spades after diamond lead and diamond return, apply a spade finesse sequence to secure eleven tricks. success depends on proper ruffing and timing to discard hearts on clubs, with caution about potential trump losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Washington Evening Journal masthead and staff credits
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Bruce Cowden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and notes second class matter under a March 3 1879 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Ass'n
Iowa Daily Press
Ass’n
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Local names linked to automotive and travel brands noted
The record lists individuals and entities including Emory C. Jones, Ford, Mary Lou Moretti, Rambler, Roy Havel and Sons Inc, Chamberlin, Walter or Marjorie Hagans, Chevrolet, Vince F Sims on, Chevrolet, Mary S Frantz, and Bridgestone motorcycle, implying a classifieds or notices fragment involving brands and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory C. Jones
Ford
Mary Lou Moretti
Rambler
Roy Havel and Sons, Inc
Chamberlin
Walter Or
Marjorie Hagans
Chevrolet
Vince F. Simon
Mary S. Frantz
Bridgestone Motorcycle
Deed Transfers Listed In Error In Journal Contracts
Deeds rather than contracts show transfers by Hattie R Swanson to Nelson B Miller land in section 23 77 9. Harley Coblentz to Chester A Miller east half of southwest quarter northwest quarter section 20 77 7. Albert Stutzman to Larry A and William E Whetstone land in sections 22 and 27 77 9. J Wade Page to Roy W McCracken land in section 32 74 8. Arlene G Sanger to J A Raymond lots 1 and 2 Booths addition Crawfordsville. Dan W Schrock to Nelson Miller tract in auditor's subdivision in section 24 77 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie R. Swanson
Nelson B. Miller
Harley Coblentz
Chester A. Miller
Albert Stutzman
Larry A
William E. Whetstine
J. Wade Page
Roy W. McCracken
Arlene G. Sanger
J. A. Raymond
Booth
Crawfordsville
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